Refurbishment works - Wandsworth Borough Council

WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
MAJOR REFURBISHMENT WORKS AT ARGYLE ESTATE (ESHER GARDENS), LONDON SW19
General contractors who have a proven record in undertaking major
refurbishment of Council housing estates with residents in occupation and
who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the above works
should submit their names to the Chief Executive and Director of
Administration, Room 110, The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London
SW18 2PU by 2nd May 2003.
The contract involves works to 158 units contained within five blocks. One
block is of 13 storeys in height whilst the others are of five storeys. The
Estate was built in the 1950's.
The estimated cost of the works is anticipated to be £1 to £1.3 million and
it is expected that tenders will be invited from selected contractors
during June 2003 with works programmed to start in October 2003.
Contractors applying for selection must demonstrate their ability to
undertake the above works within their application, which must include
details of contracts recently undertaken of a similar value and nature.
All applicants must provide the following with their reply:
 (a)  The full name of the company wishing to tender;
 (b)  The names and addresses of three technical references, with
details of particular projects, who are able to provide a reference of the
applicants competence specifically in this type of work;
 (c)  A copy of the company's latest audited accounts which
should not be more than 18 months old:
 (d)  The names and addresses of the company's banker;
 (e)  Confirmation that the company are insured for Public
Liability of at least £5,000,000;
 (f) A copy of the company's Construction Industry Deduction
Certificate:
 (g)  Evidence of acting in the role of Principal Contractor
under the 1994 CDM Regulations on similar schemes; and
 (h)  The name of the periodical in which this advert was seen.
In addition, if a contractor is shortlisted to tender, they will be
required to submit a copy of their company's Policy Statement produced in
accordance with Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Applicants must refer only to the above-mentioned scheme in their reply.
Accompanying applications for other advertisements placed by Wandsworth
Borough Council and late applications will not be considered.
The work under this contract will be carried out under the direction of Mr.
C. Buss, BA, CPFA, Director of Housing and enquiries relating to this
advertisement should be directed to Mr. D. Lawrence, Project Controller,
based at 17-27 Garralt Lane, Wandsworth, London SW18 4AB. (Tel: 020 8871
7426)
G. K. Jones
Chief Executive and Director of Administration